Madawat

acceptableadjective

Alternative meanings

Able to be accepted, allowed, or considered sufficient according to a rule, situation, or expectation.

Pronunciation

ma-DAH-wat

Root and affixes

From dawat, to accept or receive, with ma- indicating possibility or capacity to be accepted.

Variants or conjugations

madawat; angay; pwede dawaton

Related words and expressions

accept, allowed, sufficient, valid, adequate

Meaning and usage notes

“Madawat” works for acceptable in a general sense. “Angay” can be used when something is appropriate or suitable.